adj. — French relations
relating to the cultural legacy of Canada’s two founding colonial powers, Britain and France.
Type: 4. Culturally Significant — The earliest Canadian attestation of this term is a reference in a speech by Graham Spry in 1929 to the "bi-cultural character of the nation" (see Canadian Encyclopedia reference). The Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism initiated in 1963 uses the term to refer to the existence of British and French cultures in Canada and their special role as the two "founding" nations (note that Aboriginal cultures are not considered in this interpretation). This term is intricately linked to language, although it also refers to cultural aspects such as literature, art and theatre. It is noted that although the term is relatively new, its concept has historical roots. See bilingualism.
See also Gage-3, s.v. "bicultural" (2), which is marked "Cdn.", ITP Nelson, s.v. "bicultural" (2), which is marked "Canadian".